June 2016 Archive

‘All thy sons’ or ‘all of us’?

ALTHOUGH THE HOUSE of Commons has approved Liberal MP Mauril Bélanger’s private member’s bill to make O Canada gender-neutral by changing the phrase following “true ...

Champ or coward?

Cassius Clay was unwilling to fight for his country in the Vietnam war. He was not brave to stand up and serve his country, the ...

Suits not necessary

I was fascinated by Todd Taylor’s comments on dress codes for council members, particularly the conclusion, “Leaders, especially those in politics, should wear the uniform”. ...

Orangeville Giants rally in sixth inning to tie Knights

Back to back doubles tie it up The Orangeville Giants managed to rally from a two-run deficit in their Friday (June 24) night game against ...

Outlaws Varsity shut-out over the weekend

10-0 loss to the TNT Express Sunday’s (June 26) Ontario Minor Football League Varsity game between the Orangeville Outlaws and the TNT Express turned out ...

Jr B Northmen win first round

The Orangeville Junior B Northmen have clinched the first round of their best of five playoff series against the Owen Sound North Stars winning the ...

SuperDogs, Cake Cutting and more at the 2016 Canada Day Celebration

This Friday, Canadians across the nation will be celebrating the country’s 149th birthday, recognising the July 1, 1867, joining of the British North American Colonies, ...

Canada Post warns of potential labour disruption

This morning, Canada Post issued a press release warning of a potential work disruption, which could begin on July 2. Government agencies, utility companies, and ...

Ram Rodeo

YEE HAW! A competitor takes a wild ride during bare back bucking bronco event at the Ram Rodeo on Saturday, June 18, at the Orangeville ...

Jr B Northmen clinch title

The Orangeville Junior B Northmen will face the Owen Sound North Stars in the first round of the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League playoffs. The ...

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